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Gillig LOW Floor Recall 22V548: Battery Coolant Leak Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire

NHTSA campaign 22V548, reported July 28, 2022, 184 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2022 Gillig Low Floor buses equipped with Cummins BP74E traction battery packs may develop an internal coolant leak. The leak can cause the battery pack to short circuit.

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected buses should take this recall seriously and arrange for the remedy promptly. The repair is free of charge: Gillig will tighten the coolant fittings and replace the coolant. Owner notifications were mailed on August 16, 2022. To confirm whether your bus is included, check your VIN for open recalls, and contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V548Gillig, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Low Floor vehicles equipped with Cummins BP74E battery packs. The battery packs may develop a coolant leak internally, causing the battery pack to short circuit.
Risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Gillig will tighten the coolant fittings and replace the coolant, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

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